Business Details
25 Years
experience
Shark Cage Diving on Oahu, Hawaii
North Shore Shark Adventures has been operating since 2001, offering safe and unforgettable shark cage diving experiences on Oahu's North Shore. Founded by Joe Pavsek, a lifelong ocean enthusiast with decades of diving experience, we combine deep local knowledge with a commitment to safety and education. Our tours guarantee shark sightings, leveraging our expertise in attracting these majestic creatures through environmentally respectful methods. We prioritize customer comfort with custom-built boats, expert crew guidance, and comprehensive safety briefings.Our team's extensive experience in marine environments ensures every guest receives personalized attention and professional service. As stewards of Hawaiian marine culture, we educate visitors about sharks' ecological and cultural significance while maintaining rigorous safety standards. With over 3,000 positive TripAdvisor reviews, we've established ourselves as Hawaii's premier shark diving operator, consistently delivering thrilling yet responsible wildlife encounters.
Services
Shark Cage Diving
Marine Wildlife Tours
Safety Briefings
Transportation Services
Photography Packages
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 23+ years of proven safety record and operational excellence
- Custom-built aluminum boats with shaded seating and safety features
- Expert crew provides personalized safety briefings and marine education
- Family-friendly tours accommodating all ages with no swimming required
- Guaranteed shark sightings with professional guidance and equipment
What people say
Best thing in Hawaii
Friendly crew
Unforgettable experience
Safe and educational
Excellent service
Services
Shark Cage Diving
Experience thrilling shark encounters in their natural habitat with our guided cage diving tours. Our custom aluminum cages accommodate up to eight guests, providing safe, immersive viewing of sharks ranging from 5-15 feet in length. Professional crew members ensure safety while explaining marine ecology and shark behavior during 1.5-hour excursions departing daily from Haleiwa Harbor.
People
Joe Pavsek
Founder
With 30+ years of North Shore diving experience, Joe established the company in 2001. A former aircraft salvage specialist and private investigator, he combines ocean expertise with artistic vision, displaying works in Honolulu and Tahoe galleries.
Questions
What safety measures are in place for shark diving?
We conduct comprehensive safety briefings, use custom aluminum boats with shaded seating, and maintain strict cage protocols with professional crew supervision.
What marine wildlife might I see besides sharks?
Guests often encounter dolphins, Hawaiian green sea turtles, and humpback whales (November-May) during transit to our diving location.
What should I bring for the tour?
Recommended items include swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and camera. We provide masks, snorkels, and drinking water.
Are there age restrictions for participants?
All ages welcome with infants (0-2) free before 9 AM. Children aged 3-13 require supervision while adults aged 14+ must follow safety guidelines.
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Reviews (7)
Victoria Grady
Jan 31, 2022
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Great experience! We felt very safe and were able to see whales and dolphins on the way out as well. Crew was very nice and informative. Highly suggest this unique experience.
Mercury Retrograde
Jan 29, 2022
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Great team! Sharks were 12' long! Plenty of them!! This is not the shark cage attaching experience you will find in the movies. These are huge Galapagose that are curious about the divers. Easy cage swim with plenty of sharks (12-15 ) around!! This was money well spent for the experience to see these beautiful beasts!!
Theresa Schmitt
Jan 18, 2022
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This was one of my favorite experiences while visiting Oahu! Truly a must-do. You will take a 10 to 15 minutes ride off shore in a boat with about 10-15 other people then will break into 2 groups and take turns in the cage. From the moment we entered the water, we saw barracuda and Galapagos sharks. We brought our own snorkel sets but they are provided for you if you do not have your own. Overall, I would estimate we spent 20 minutes in the water, not sure, but it felt like the perfect amount of time and I absolutely feel it was worth the money and never felt we were in danger. I brought my GoPro
Jeancarlos Hernandez
Dec 28, 2021
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NASSA rocks! Wow what an experience. Ok, to start, I cant swim and had never used a diving mask before this tour. With this said I would go back to Hawaii just to do this tour again. The staff was beyond friendly and professional. The deckhand was hilarious and extremely knowledgeable about the marine life in the area as well as the Island. His briefing made my nervousness go away as he was very clear with Instructions and explaining the way of life for the expected sharks or any other animals that may be encountered. Highly recommend the video footage provided by the captain/ crew and if
Felix Martinez
Dec 27, 2021
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The captain and assistant were very friendly and helpful. They enjoy their job and it shows. The experience was awesome. My wife and kids (ages 16, 14, & 7) will never forget this. We seen so many sharks from inside the cage and from the boat. I would recommend this company to everyone who wants to see sharks up close while visiting Hawaii. Worth every penny. My son took awesome video and pictures from his GoPro. Thanks North Shore Shark Adventures!
Salvatore Rametta
Dec 08, 2021
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It was great! Easy to book online, easy to get on the boat, informative guides, and saw some awesome sharks and even a huge barracuda. Never felt unsafe and definitely worth it for the experience. My pics are just the view from in the boat since I didn't have a waterproof camera but you do go into the water in a large cage. The captain tales underwater pics for an extra fee.
John
Dec 06, 2021
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Just got back from our adventure and it was amazing. The seas were calm and our guide was funny. Once we got to our dive location, it was time get in the water with the beautiful sharks. What an experience and far to quickly out time was over. Do not hesitate to book your trip with North shore Shark Adventures. It is 200% worth it.
